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kvournas
New member | Level 2
8 years ago
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How do I stop Dropbox downloading all my files to every connected device?

How do I stop Dropbox from downloading all my files to every device? I have a pid account. I only want certain files downloaded on certain devices. Now every time upload video files to my iPad (which...
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    Elixir
    8 years ago

    Hey kvournas, You can use the Selective sync feature to select only the folders you want to sync locally. Click the Dropbox icon in your Mac menubar > click the gear icon > choose preferences. 

    Next go to Sync tab, and click Folders to sync.

    Uncheck the folders that you do not want to sync. 

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Elixir
Star | Level 19
8 years ago

Hey kvournas, You can use the Selective sync feature to select only the folders you want to sync locally. Click the Dropbox icon in your Mac menubar > click the gear icon > choose preferences. 

Next go to Sync tab, and click Folders to sync.

Uncheck the folders that you do not want to sync. 

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